The Thin Blue Line citation bar is worn to show respect and honor to fallen officers. The Thin Blue Line is symbolic of the line between order and chaos. This is the area where police work every day to keep us safe. Sometimes, they don't make it home. Show your support for fallen Officers by wearing this citation bar on your bar rack or pinned securely to your uniform. This citation bar was carefully designed and crafted to be of the highest quality. The pictured does not do this piece justice. Made of imitation hard enamel means it is smooth and polished. It doesn't look like a third grader painted it on craft day like some others do. This citation bar, also known as a merit bar, award bar or commendation bar, has evenly centered and spaced posts to fit perfectly on your leather citation bar holder. (Leather holders are available ). It has double post backs and locking flathead clasps so you won't be losing this high quality piece. It just might be the best looking bar you've seen anywhere!! Get one for yourself and all of your fellow Officers.